Beryl var: Aquamarine (''spray'')

Item Description

This piece is not from a contemporary find, but rather was mined in the early 1990s. This large miniature / small cabinet specimen is a translucent, multi-crystal group of soft blue color Aquamarine crystals with good luster. The largest individual crystal measures about 2.5 cm long. The attractive form of the multiple crystals creates a pleasing "spray" of Aquamarine that is unusual for the material. The terminations of the crystals have a slight drusy/sugary appearance, which is also unusual for Aquamarine. The crystals have defined, sharp, hexagonal form and there is very little damage to be seen.
From the collection of Bill ("Burma Bill") Larson of Fallbrook, California. Bill is a well-known gem and mineral dealer (Pala International) as well as a miner and collector. Bill traveled the world for decades in search of fine gems and minerals, and was directly involved in the in-person acquisition and importation of superb specimens from many important gem-producing localities. You can read his biography at https://mineralogicalrecord.com/biographies_labels/larsonwilliam-f/ .